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TALSTAR 0.1 LAWN GRANULAR INSECTICIDE

• EPA Reg No: 279-3173
• Registrant: FMC CORPORATION
• Signal word: Caution
• Active ingredients: Bifenthrin (0.1%)
• Label accepted: 2011-06-23
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000279-03173-20110623.pdf

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION June 23, 2011 Jill Holihan FMC Corporation 173 5 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Subject: Amendment — Response to Agency's March 15, 201 1 Letter Talstar 0. 1 Lawn Granular Insecticide EPA Reg. No. 279-3 173 Your submission dated April 12, 201 1 Dear Ms. Holihan: The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, is acceptable subject to the comments listed below. Two (2) copies of the finished labeling must be submitted prior to releasing the product for shipment. A stamped copy of the label is enclosed for your records. 1 . Replace "Kills Tough Lawn Insects [and Keeps them Away for Up to 2 Months [8 weeks]]" with "Kills Listed Tough Lawn Insects [and Keeps them Away for Up to 2 Months [8 weeks]]". . If you have any questions regarding this action, please contact Be Wanda Alexander at Alexander.bewanda@epa.gov or (703) 305-7460. Sincerely, Richard Gebken Product Manager Insecticide Branch Registration Division (7505P) Enclosure

( 1723 0.1 LAWN GRANULAR INSECTICIDE For Residential Lawn, Home Perimeter, Ornamental & Flower Gardens and Home Vegetable Garden Use Only EPA Reg. No. 279-3173 EPA Est. 279 Active Ingredient: By Wt. Bifenthrin:* 0.1% Other Ingredients 99.9% 100.0% *Cis isomers 97% minimum, trans isomers 3% maximum. U.S. Patent No. 4,238,505 KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION [Insert photo/illustration] FIRST AID [ICON] If swallowed If in eyes • Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice • Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow • Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. • Do not give anything by mouth to an unconsciousjierson. • Have eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. • Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. HOTLINE NUMBER Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. You may also contact 1-(800)-331-3148 for Emergency Assistance. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN This product is a pyrethroid. If large amounts have been ingested, milk, cream and other digestible fats and oils may increase absorption and so should be avoided. For information Regarding the Use of the Product Call 1 -800-321 -1FMC (1362). See other panels for additional precautionary information, or See additional precautionary statements on back of bag. or See (back panel booklet, back panel) for additional precautionary statements. -FMCFMC Corporation Agricultural Products Group 1735 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19103 Net Contents ACCEPTED with COMMENTS Under the Federal Insecticide.Fungicide, and Rodentlclde Act. as amended, for the pesticide registejf d >yader EPA S/eg. No. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Hazards to Humans (and Domestic Animals) Caution Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after han- dling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Environmental Hazards This pesticide is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to ent^r or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters. Applying this product in calm weather when rqin IF net predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or rain does not b'ow or wash pesticide off the treatment area. Sweeping any proouci tnat lands on a driveway, sidewalk, or street, back onto th3 treated area of the lawn or garden will help to prevent run off 10 water bodier o- drainage systems. DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsis- tent with its labeling. Apply this product directly to the lawn or garden area. Water treated area as directed on this label. Do not water to the point of run-off. Do not make applications during rain.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL [ICON] Prohibitions: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Pesticide Storage: Keep out reach of children and animals. Store in original containers only. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excess heat. Carefully open containers. After partial use replace lids and close tightly. For bags after partial use, reseal open bag by folding top down and securing. In case of spill, avoid contact, isolate area and keep out animals and unprotected persons. Confine spills. CallFMC: (800)331- 3148. Pesticide Container Disposal: If empty: Nonrefillable. Do not reuse or refill this container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available. If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain. Talstar® 0.1 Lawn Granular Insecticide is a high-performance product and is: Virtually Odor-free Fast Acting Easy-to-Use Kills Ants, Fleas, Spiders, Ticks & Other Listed Insects Not harmful to grasses For use in lawns, home perimeter, ornamental & flower gardens. Kills Listed Lawn & Garden pests/insects/bugs Kills/controls listed pests/insects/bugs in lawns & landscapes. Talstar is designed for use a ready-to-use granular insecticide to control listed insects and spiders on lawns, home perimeter, ornamental & flower gardens. Please read the following "Directions for Use" carefully and fully before applying the product. In New York State, this product man NOT be applied to any grass or turf area (lawns) within 100 feet of a water body (lake, pond, river, stream, wetland, or drainage ditch). In New York State, do make a single repeat application of Talstar 0.1 Lawn Granular Insecticide if there are signs of renewed insect activity, but not sooner than two weeks after the first application. LAWN, HOME PERIMETER, ORNAMENTAL & FLOWER GARDENS Surface Feeding Insects Use Talstar for the control of ants, including Carpenter, Red Harvester, Odorous Pyramid, Pharaoh (Sugar) and Fire Ants , Foraging Fire Ants, Arm/worms (including Fall Armyworms), Chiggers, Chinch Bugs, Crickets, Cutworms (including Black Cutworms), Earwigs, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Sod Webworms (Lawn Moth), and Weevils (including Hyperodes and Bluegrass). Uniformly apply 1.2 to 2.4 pounds over a 1,000 sq. ft. area by using any hand or power operated gravity or rotary type spreader designed for the application of granular materials. A 12 pound bag will treat a 5,000 to 10,000 sq. ft. area. Best results are obtained if the treated area is thoroughly watered immediately after application. Treat when insects first appear and retreat as necessary. Repeat application is necessary only if there are signs of renewed insect activity. Repeat application must be limited to no more than once per seven days. Aids in control. Argentine Ants, Black Turf Ants, Black Turfgrass Ataenius, Fleas (including Cat Fleas), Leafhoppers, Spiders (including Brown Recluse spiders) and Ticks (including Brown Dog Ticks) Uniformly apply 2.4 pounds over a 1,000 sp. ft. area. Best results are obtained if the treated area is thoroughly watered immediately after application. Billbugs, Centipedes, Millipedes, Pavement Ants, and Stink Bugs Uniformly apply 4.8 pounds over a 1,000 sq. ft. area. Best results are obtained if the treated area is thoroughly watered immediately after application. Mole Crickets (including Tawny Mole Crickets) Uniformly apply 2.4 to 4.8 pounds over a 1,000 sq. ft. area. For best results: treat in late spring, and water the treated area thoroughly immediately after application. For Fire Ants Mounds To control Fire ants, uniformly apply 1 teaspoon or 3 teaspoons of Talstar to the surface of each mound. For best results, 1) apply in cool weather, 65 to 80 F, or in early morning or late evening hours, 2) avoid disturbing ants, 3) treat new mounds as they appear and 4) thoroughly water the treated area immediately after application. "Food utensils such as tablespoons/teaspoons must not be used for food purposes after use in measuring pesticides. Home Vegetable Gardens How to apply A single application may be applied just prior to planting or after plants emerge and worked into the top 4 to 6 inches of soil. Use 5 cups (1.2 Ibs.) of product for a 500 sq ft area. Food utensils such as measuring cups must not be used for food purposes after use in measuring pesticides. Vegetables Green Peas, Edible Peas (Sugar Snap Peas, Snow Peas) Green Beans (Wax Beans, Snap Beans) Dry Beans (Black-eyed Peas, Cowpea) Sweet Corn Broccoli, Brussels, Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cavalo Broccoli, Chinese Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Kohlrabi Cucurbit Vegetables Chayote, Citron, melon, Cucumber, Edible Gourd Muskmelon (Cantaloupe, casaba, Crenshaw melon, Golden melon, Honeydew Melon, Pineapple melon, Santa Claus melon, Snake melon: Pumpkin, Summer squash (Crookneck, Scallop, Straightneck, Zucchini) Winter squash (Butternut, Calabaza, Hubbard including Acorn and Spaghetti) Watermelon Peppers Eggplant Head Lettuce Days to wait to harvest 3 Days 1 Day 7 Days 3 Days 7 Days 7 Days 7 Days Pests Ants, cutworms, crickets, earwigs, grasshoppers, grubs, seed maggots, weevils and wireworms. Ants, armyworms, cutworms, crickets, earwigs, European corn borer, fail armyworm, grasshoppers, south- western corn borer and weevils Ants, cutworms, crickets, earwigs, grasshoppers, grubs, seed maggots, weevils and wireworms. Ants, cutworms, crickets, earwigs, grasshoppers, grubs, seed maggots, weevils and wireworms. Ants, cutworms, crickets, earwigs, grasshoppers, grubs, seed maggots, weevils and wireworms. Ants, cutworms, crickets, earwigs, grasshoppers, grubs, 3-jfcG maggots, weevil,- r>rc! wireworms. Ants, cutworms, crickets, earwigs, grasshoppers, grubs, seed maggots, weevils arid wireworms. Home Vegetable Garden Spreader Tips For best results, use a Scotts* sprea:br Spreader 5 cups (1.2 Ibs* Of product for 500 sq. ft. Scotts AccuGreen* 31/4 Drop Spreader Scotts SpeedyGreen* 2 Directions Operate spreader the longest wey cf the garden area. Overlap wheel marks to ensure uniform feeding. Shut off spreader when you have reached the heater strips or stopped Shut off spreader anytime you stop. For complete coverage make each pass about five feet from the previous one, so some overlapping occurs When using other spreaders, calibrate the spreader settings based on the manufacturer's recommendations.

Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability: NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability before buying or using this product. If the terms are not acceptable, return the product at once, unopened, and the purchase price will be refunded. The Directions for Use of this product must be followed carefully. It is impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness, or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as manner of use or application, weather or crop conditions beyond the control or FMC or Seller. All such risks shall be assumed by Buyer and User, and Buyer and User agree to hold FMC and Seller harmless for any claims relating to such factors. Seller warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated on the Directions for Use when used in accordance with the directions under normal conditions of use. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW FMC MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SELECTION, PURCHASE, OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Any warranties, express or implied, having been made are inapplicable if this product has been used contrary to label instructions, or under abnormal conditions, or under conditions not reasonably foreseeable to (or beyond the control of) seller or FMC, and buyer assumes the risk of any such use. To the extent allowed by law, FMC or seller shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF FMC AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION OF FMC OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. This Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability may not be amended by any oral or written agreement. Talstar and FMC—Trademarks of FMC Corporation (1723-3/21/11)

OPTJON1.Scotts Company Directions for Use for the ORTHO Group of the [Optional text] Talstar 0.1 Lawn Granular Insecticide Granules is a high-performance product and is: • [Virtually Odor-free] • [Fast Acting] • [Easy-To-Use] • [Not harmful to grasses] • For use on lawns, ornamentals, home perimeter, and flower gardens • Kills/controls listed pests/insects/bugs in lawns and landscapes • Kills Ants, Fleas, Ticks and other listed pests/insects/bugs. • Controls/kills listed lawn-destroying/lawn-invading pests/insects/bugs. • Covers/Treats up to 8,300 sq. ft. per 10 Ibs. • Covers up to 16,6000 sp ft per 20 Ibs. • Covers up to 5,000 sq ft per 6 Ibs. • Creates a pest/insect/bug barrier around your home. • Exceptional Value: • Kills Chinch Bugs, Mole Crickets and Cutworms, plus other listed insects. • Kills surface and sub-surface pests/insects/bugs that ruin your lawn. • Ready-to-use. • Easy to spread. • Soil-penetrating formula reaches deep below ground. • Deep-reaching formula that kills lawn-destroying insects. • Provides a barrier of protection around your home. • Guaranteed to work or your money back. • Satisfaction Guaranteed • The smart solutions to pest/insect/bug problems. • Solves your pest/insect/bug problems fast. • Outdoor use only (icon). • Keeps [Lawn] Insects Away for Up to 2 Months [8 weeks]. « Kills Tough Lawn Insects [and Keeps the, Away for Up to 2 Months [8 weeks]. DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply when insect activity or damage is first observed in the lawn (lawn thins and turns brown or moths fly away from the grass when you mow). Don't treat just the browned area of the lawn. To prevent further damage, treat entire lawn. Retreat as necessary. Repeat application is necessary only if there are signs of renewed insect activity. Repeat application must be limited to not more than once per seven days. In New York State, this product may NOT be applied to any grass or turf area (lawns) within 100 feet of a water body (lake, pond, river, steam, wetland, or drainage ditch). In New York State, do make a single repeat application of this product if there are signs of renewed insect activity, but not sooner than two weeks after the first application. Product Facts Surface Feeding Lawn Insects Hot To Use Use Talstar 0.1 Granular Insecticide for the control of: Ants (including Argentine, Black Turf, Carpenter. Red Harvester, Odorous, Pyramid, Pharaoh), Armyworms, Black Turfgrass Ataenius, Chinchbugs, Crickets, Cutworms (including Black Cutworms), Earwigs, Fleas (including Cat Fleas), Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Mealybugs, Sod webworms (lawn Moth) and Weevils (including Hyperodes and Bluegrass) Insects (Listed above): • Uniformly apply 2.4 pounds over a 1,000 sq. ft. area of lawn using any hand or power operated gravity or rotary type spreader designed for the application of granular materials. • A 10 pound bag will treat up to 4,167 sq. ft. area of lawn. • A XX pound bag will treat up to XXX sq. ft. area of lawn. « Best results are obtained if the treated area is thoroughly watered immediately after application. Billbuqs, Centipedes, Millipedes. Pavement Ants Stink bugs • Uniformly apply 4.8 pounds over a 1,000 sq. ft. area of lawn. Best results are obtained if the treated area is thoroughly watered immediately after application. For Mole Crickets (including Tawny Mole Crickets) • Uniformly apply 2.4 pounds over a 1,000 sq. ft. area of lawn. For best results, treat in late spring and water thoroughly immediately after application. For Fire Ant Mounds: • Uniformly apply 1 teaspoon or 3 teaspoons** of granules to the surface of each mound. For best results 1)apply in cool weather, 65 to 80F in early morning or late evening hours, 2) Avoid disturbing ants, 3) treat new mounds as they appear, 4) thoroughly water the treated area after application. "Food Utensils such as tablespoons/teaspoons must not be used for food purposes after use in measuring pesticides. Product Facts Table (Option 2) Product Facts - Treats up to 830 sq. ft. (for 1 Ib bag) KILLS INSECTS WHERE TO USE Ants, including Argentine Black Turf, Carpenter, Red Harvester, Odorous Pyramiti.'Fnaraoh (sugar) and pavement ants, Armyworms (including Fall Armyworms), Billbugs (including p/uegrass Billbugs), Black Turfgrass Ataenius, (Centipedes, . Chiggers, Cninol'ilkiV^Crickets, Cutworms (including Blacl'. Cutworms), EajWips. ^(eas (including Cat Fleas.,G.--asshoppers, Leafhoppers, Mealybugs, MillipeJes, Wlole Crickets (including Tawny Mole Crickets), Sod Wetwomis (Lawn Moth), Spiders \iiiCiLidinq Brown Recluse), Stink bugs, Ticks (ino'ud'rg'Brown Dog Ticks) and Weevils (including Hyperodes and bluegrass). On residential lawns, ornamenta'' (flower) gardens, and home vegetable gardens. Ornamental Flower Beds (Outdoors) Pests Controlled: Ants, crickets, earwigs, grasshoppers, spiders and ticks. How to Apply: Evenly apply 1.2 Ib of product for every 500 sq. ft. area. Repeat application as necessary only if there are signs of renewed insect activity. Repeat application must be limited to no more than once per seven days. Home Invading Insects: Barrier Treatment Around the House Foundation (Outdoors) Pests Controlled: Ants, chiggers, crickets, earwigs, grasshoppers, spiders stink bugs and ticks. How to Apply: Evenly apply 2 foot band of granules next to the house foundation. Use 1.2 Ib for each 500 sq. ft. (2ft X 50 ft). If necessary, repeat applications every 2 weeks only if there are signs of renewed insect activity.

Spreader Tips For best results, use a Scotts* spreader Spreader Spreader Drop Spreaders Scotts Easy Green Rotary Scotts Speedy Green Rotary Spreader Settings covers x,xxx sq. ft. ? ?? ? Directions Mow lawn first if grass is tall enough to touch bottom of the spreader. First apply two header strips. Operate spreader the longest way of the lawn. Overlap wheel Slide shut-off lever to the right; application automatically starts and stops when you do. For complete coverage make each pass about 30 inches from the previous one so some overlapping occurs. Shut off spreader anytime you stop. For complete coverage make each pass about five feet from the previous one, so one overlapping occurs. Avoid applying this product on flower, vegetable and shrub plantings. (Bag Size specific) Spreader Tops For best results, use a Scotts* Spreader Spreader Scotts AccuGreen* Drop Spreader Scotts SpeedyGreen Rotary Spreader Settings Pound of Product per Directions 500/1 ,000 sq.ft. 0.6/1.2 1.2/2.4 2.4/4.8 3VJ 2 4/2 2V. 6 4% Mow lawn first if grass is tall enough to touch the bottom of the spreader. First apply two header strips. Operate spreader the longest way of the lawn. Overlap wheel marks to ensure uniform feeding. Shut off spreader when you have reached the header strips or stopped. Shut off spreader anytime you stop. For complete coverage make each pass about five feet from the previous one, so some overlapping occurs. Avoid applying this product on flower, vegetable, and shrub plantings. When using other spreaders, calibrate the spreader settings based on the manufacturer's recommendations. Spreader Scotts Broadcast/Rotary Spreaders Scotts Basic Standard Deluxe EdgeGuard Lawn Pro SpeedyGreen Scotts EasyGreen Rotary Scotts Drop Spreaders Scotts AccuGreen Spreader Settings Pounds of Product per 1,000 sq.ft. 1.2 3% 25 2.4 25 IV* 4.8 7 27 Directions Each pass should be within 5 feet of within other to ensure uniform coverage. Make each pass 30 inches from previous one. Make sure spreader wheel completely overlaps previous wheel marks. OPTION I. (The Ortho Group) Notice: Buyer assume all risks of use, storage or handling of this product not in accordance with directions. [Phone Icon] Questions, Comments or Medical Information call 1-800-225-2883 www.ortho.com The ORTHO Guarantee If for any reason you are not satisfied with this product, mail us proof of purchase to obtain a full refund of your purchase price. End of Option I Option II: Company. Directions for Use for the Ortho Group of The Scotts Talstar 0.1 Lawn Granular Insecticide is a high-performance product, and is: [Virtually Odor-free] [Fast Acting] [Easy-to-Use] [Not harmful to grasses] Exceptional Value Ready-to-use Easy to spread Guaranteed to work or your money back. Satisfaction Guaranteed The smart solutions to pest/insect/bug problems. Solves your pest/insect/bug problems fast. Keeps [Lawn) Insects Away for Up to 12 Months (8 weeks) Kills Tough Lawn Insects [and Keeps them Away for Up to 2 Months [8 weeks]]. Vegetable Garden Insect Control How to Apply A single application may be applied just prior to planting or after plants emerge and worked into the top 4 to 6 inches of soil. Use 5 cups (1.2 Ibs) of product for a 500 sq ft area. Food utensils such as measuring cups must not be used for food purposes after use in measuring pesticides. Vegetables Green Peas, Edible Pods (Sugar Snap Peas, Snow Peas) Green Beans (Wax Beans, Snap Beans) Dry Beans (Black-eyed Peas, Cowpea) Sweet Corn Broccoli, Brussels, Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cavalo Broccoli, Chinese Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Kohlrabi Cucurbit Vegetables Chayote, Citron melon, cucumber, Edible Gourd Muskmelon (Cantaloupe, Casaba, Crenshaw melon, Golden melon, Honeydew Melon, Pineapple melon, Santa Glaus melon, Snake Melon) Pumpkin, Summer Squash (Crookneck, Scallop, Straightneck, Zucchini) White squash (Butternut, Calabaza, Hubbard Including Acorn and Spaghetti) Watermelon Peppers Eggplant Head Lettuce Days to wait to harvest 3 Days 1 Day 7 Days 3 Days 7 Days 7 Days 7 Days Pests Ants, cutworms, crickets, earwigs, grasshoppers, grubs, seed maggots, weevils and wireworms. Ants, armyworm, cutworms, crickets, earwigs, European com borer, fall armyworm, grasshoppers, southwestern corn borer and weevils Ants, cutworm, crickets, earwigs,, jiaashoppers, grubs, sei* -nggots, weevils a. id wireworms. Ants, cutworms, crickets, earwigs, grasshoppers, grubs seed naggots, weeviij duo wiieworms. Ants, cutworms, crickets, earwigs, grasshoppers, grubs, seed maggots, weevils and wireworms. Ants, cutworms, crickets, earwigs, grasshoppers, grubs, seed maggots, weevils and wireworms. Ants, cutworms, crickets, earwigs, grasshoppers, grubs, seed maggots, weevils and wireworms.

Home Vegetable Garden Spreader Tips For best results, use a Scotts* spreader Spreader Scotts AccuGreen* Drop Spreader Scotts SpeedyGreen* Rotary 5cups(1.2lbs) of product for 500 sq. ft. 3/4 2 Directions Operate spreader the longest way to the garden area. Overlap wheel marks to ensure uniform feeding. Shut off spreader when you have reached the header strips or stopped. Shut off spreader anytime you stop. For complete coverage make each pass about five feet from the previous one, so some overlapping occurs. When using other spreaders, calibrate the spreader settings based on the manufacturer's recommendations. -End of Option II-